Cleaners are out, sand has been laid down for the horses later, lots of preparations are happening here, hence the noise, but there is a build of excitement, people gathering from around the world on the wall —— the mall. tim muffett is getting a taste, a sense of those well—wishers who have gathered. good morning. good morning! a real sense arising excitement, you can hear some cheering at the moment. people have been coming here for days while others have arrived in the last hour orso others have arrived in the last hour or so and the numbers of people here are on the up. let's have a ...